Our knowledge of physics only takes us back so far. Before this instant of cosmic time, all the laws of physics or chemistry are as evanescent as rings of smoke.

The Infinite has to be a relative concept. Go any distance: an infinite space means that there is more to be explored.

The beauty of science and the nature of scientific revelations constitute part of the modern theologian's perspective and toolbox.

Science is paramount, but presents no challenge to a creed that rests on faith-based belief.

Four predictions of the Big Bang Theory have now been verified - surely enough to quench even the most biased critics.

One can always find inflationary models to explain whatever phenomenon is represented by the flavour of the month.

Nowadays, cosmology seems rather unexciting.

Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.

I wasn't put on this earth to be housekeeper to my own child or to anyone else for that matter.

Any son of a dictator, I'm sure, has major issues with their relationship with their father.

Behind each piece, animating every attempt, is the echo of a precarious faith, that we are more intimately bound to one another by our kindred doubts than our brave conclusions.

The past scampers like an alley cat through the present, leaving the paw prints of memories scattered helter-skelter.

Experts now talk about the ‘nutrition transition’, in which populations in developing countries move straight from malnourishment to obesity.

Other vices make their own way; this makes way for all vices. He that is a drunkard is qualified for all vice.

And smile, smile, smile.

I worried that people wouldn't like me. Now I try not to worry and focus on being happy.

Drastic action can be costly, but it can be less expensive than continuing inaction.